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Question
Protein-free fluid is filtered from blood plasma into the Bowman’s capsule.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Protein-free fluid, also known as filtrate, is filtered from blood plasma into the Bowman’s capsule during the process of glomerular filtration. This filtrate contains water, ions, glucose, and small molecules, but large proteins and blood cells are typically not filtered.
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